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SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR RYDE MAN GUILTY OF COERCIVE CONTROL AGAINST EX-PARTNER
A Ryde man who subjected an ex-partner to years of controlling and coercive behaviour has avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Read moreDetailsSURVEY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES AMONG ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH
A worsening mental health crisis among young people of the Isle of Wight has been laid bare in major new survey.
Read moreDetailsPLANS LODGED TO DEMOLISH FITNESS FACTORY IN NEWPORT AND BUILD 8 NEW HOMES
Plans have been submitted to demolish the long-standing Fitness Factory gym on Portland Street in Newport and redevelop the site into 8 new homes with on-site parking.
Read moreDetailsRANDOM-WORLD TO OPEN THIS SPRING INSIDE FORMER MOTHERCARE STORE
A new interactive attraction described as a 'world of play, creativity and wonder' is set to open inside the former Mothercare store in Carisbrooke this Spring.
Read moreDetailsMP PARTNERS WITH DIGITAL POVERTY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, is spearheading a new initiative to combat digital poverty and encouraging local businesses to donate unused devices.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT BAND ‘THE PILL’ CALL IT A DAY AFTER 7 YEARS
The Pill, an Isle of Wight-founded band known for their high-energy performances and DIY spirit, have announced they are disbanding following the departure of vocalist Lily.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SET TO REMAIN UNCHANGED FOR 2026/27 AMID BUDGET PRESSURES
Isle of Wight residents on low incomes may continue to see the same level of support for their council tax bills amid annual hikes of the property levy.
Read moreDetailsEVENING AND OVERNIGHT CROSSINGS CANCELLED ON WIGHTLINK ROUTE DUE TO PORT MAINTENANCE
Wightlink has confirmed there will be limited evening and overnight sailings on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth route from today (Wednesday) until Friday morning, due to ongoing maintenance works at both ports.
Read moreDetailsUNITE SLAMS RNLI FOR DENYING UNION RECOGNITION AT THREATENED EAST COWES SITE
Unite has hit out at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's refusal to formally recognise the union at the Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes, amid plans to close the site.
Read moreDetailsGUILTY PLEAS FROM MAN WHO SMASHED HIS WAY INTO WROXALL CORNER SHOP
A man who broke into a corner shop in Wroxall and stole more than £180 worth of vapes, alcohol and cash, will learn his fate in March.
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